Bevin’s pension relief bill quickly greeted with criticism after lawmaker briefings

Bevin’s pension relief bill quickly greeted with criticism after lawmaker briefings by JACK BRAMMER, JOHN CHEVES, AND DANIEL DESROCHERS FRANKFORT Gov. Matt Bevin on Wednesday shared his plan for pension relief for Kentucky’s regional universities and “quasi-public” agencies, such as local health departments and mental health nonprofits. But the terms and price — a possible $827…

Branham Clark discusses past legislative session

Branham Clark discusses past legislative session Rachel Adkins | The Daily Independent ASHLAND Rep. Terri Branham Clark, D-Ashland, on Monday gave Ashland Rotarians an overview of bills she supported in the past legislative session. “Each piece of legislation that I voted on this year, I studied it, I contemplated it and I really considered how it…

Edelen fundraising benefits from running mate’s loan

Edelen fundraising benefits from running mate’s loan Adam Edelen has raised more than $2.3 million since entering Kentucky’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, boosted by $1.4 million in loans from his running mate that gave him a campaign-cash advantage over his rivals, according to their latest campaign-finance reports. Another prominent Democratic contender, longtime state lawmaker Rocky Adkins,…